Joel Williams | 08/10/2022

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. …

Transparency USA | 07/20/2022

Minnesota Republican candidates and officeholders have raised $7.3 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state House candidates and officeholders, Erik Mortensen has raised more than any other Republican. Mortensen represents District 55A and is running for re-election in 2022. Mortensen raised $90,777 and spent $24,672 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. According …

Transparency USA | 07/13/2022

Minnesota Democratic candidates and officeholders have raised $7.8 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state House candidates and officeholders, Kelly Morrison has raised more than any other Democrat. Morrison is the representative for District 33B and is running for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 45 in 2022. Morrison raised $74,968 …

Transparency USA | 07/10/2022

When it comes to the money in Minnesota politics, these are the names that you are viewing the most. See the top five entities in each category (Candidates, Donors, PACs, and Payees) that generated the greatest interest in Q2 of 2022. Top Viewed Minnesota Candidates 1. Jordan Rasmusson 2. Tim Walz 3. Scott Jensen 4. Kelly Morrison 5. Omar Fateh …

Transparency USA | 07/06/2022

According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Minnesota State Sen. David Osmek has raised $35,360 and spent $8,118 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. Osmek currently serves as the president of the state senate. Osmek is a member of the Republican Party …